CeCe Ahlstrom, massage therapist to the rich and famous, is done with men. Her last rich boyfriend tried to kill her on an ill-fated cruise through the Grenadines. Now she’s determined to get on with her life but can’t find the funds to get to her next spa gig in Portugal. Then along comes notorious womanizer Captain René Baudoin. He’s hell on the hearts of women, he can handle any storm at sea, yet he might have met his match in a leaky old boat. He needs a first mate crazy enough to help crew the wreck known as the Tourbillon across the Atlantic. Destiny draws CeCe and René together, but things are not what they seem. He struggles with a family secret that could destroy his future and CeCe will have to face a truth not even she knows yet. Out on the open sea, René and CeCe soon find themselves…UP TOO CLOSE.

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CeCe Ahlstrom, massage therapist to the rich and famous, is done with men. Her last rich boyfriend tried to kill her on an ill-fated cruise through the Grenadines. Now she’s determined to get on with her life but can’t find the funds to get to her next spa gig in Portugal. Then along comes notorious womanizer Captain René Baudoin. He’s hell on the hearts of women, he can handle any storm at sea, yet he might have met his match in a leaky old boat. He needs a first mate crazy enough to help crew the wreck known as the Tourbillon across the Atlantic. Destiny draws CeCe and René together, but things are not what they seem. He struggles with a family secret that could destroy his future and CeCe will have to face a truth not even she knows yet. Out on the open sea, René and CeCe soon find themselves…UP TOO CLOSE.

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5.0 out of 5 stars... pleasure of reading advanced copies of the first two Love Overboard books by Andrea K

ByM. Boyeron 4 May 2017 - Published on Amazon.com

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I had the distinct pleasure of reading advanced copies of the first two Love Overboard books by Andrea K. Stein & Sawyer Stone. A serious score on my end. Both books are released this week and I'm over the moon about finally getting to tell you about them. Way Too Deep and Up Too Close were the two I read and I've already ordered book three.

I enjoyed them. I couldn't put the second one down. I had to know what happened, even if it meant skipping work things to find out. Let's just say that my bowling league has dubbed me the most socially inept teammate. I read between turns, and they must accept this about me.

These books were fun, light, and they made me want to travel port side (is that a boat term? LOL I'm learning). Cece's grandma, in book two, is still my favorite character. Loved the sparks in book one. I love how the books tie together without needing to be read together. Completely stand alone. Reminds me of Lori Foster's series in that way. The key to any good romance is chemistry between the characters. There is a lot of that to go around. All in all, I've enjoyed these. I really am looking forward to book three.

Up Too Close by Andrea K. Stein and Sawyer Stone4.5 starsReviewed on behalf of 2 girls who love booksSo we are back again for another sea adventure in Up Too Close, the second book in the Love Overboard Series. This book could be read as a standalone. I enjoyed the first book in the series so I was looking forward to reading this one and seeing more of the characters. This time we are on board the Tourbillon with the sexy French Captain Rene and his newly acquired first mate CeCe, both of who we met in the first book. Having read book 1 I was coming into this book having kind of made my mind up about Rene. He was arrogant and rude in the first book and thought he was god gift to women! I loved the relationship between Rene and CeCe; she was determined not to succumb to his sexy Frenchman charms! They had a raw sexual chemistry between them that was great to read about. I liked that this story took place on and off land. I liked that we got to meet CeCe’s family and Rene’s Grandmother was just great! That Manning keeps popping up and he is the most mysterious character I have ever read about – I just know that I need to know more about him! He definitely has that ‘James Bond’ thing going on!! I really hope he has his own story coming soon!! I am really enjoying this series so far and I definitely can’t wait to read more by these authors!

CeCe and René were introduced in the first book of the Love Overboard series. CeCe, a massage therapist, was a under appreciated mistress to a devious businessman. René is an arrogant playboy who captains the boat "The Other Woman." They never would have seen each other after their adventures in the first book, except fate has other ideas. Stranded with no money in the Caribbean town of Secret Harbor, CeCe has no idea how she is going to get to her next job in Portugal. René has been contracted by his mysterious employer, Devin Manning, to bring the leaky old ship the Tourbillon to England. He needs a first mate, since the last one ran off after he slept with her. They make a deal: CeCe will crew for René in exchange for a free ride to Europe, as long as there is no hanky panky.

René starts out as a jerk, but CeCe soon realizes there is a decent guy underneath the cocky exterior. René also realizes that CeCe is more than just a nice set of legs. She can handle a boat with the best of them. Their adventures take them across the ocean, and as they grow closer as they cross the miles. Neither one of them knows what will happen once they get to England, though.

I'd give this book 3.5 stars. It was a quick read, and I liked how the story developed. I am still curious about the elusive Devin Manning character, but he helps tie the books together. I was asked by the author for an honest review.